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HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="1861d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>You can click on the title of the poem to read it, </B></div> <div> <B>or</B></div> <div> <B>Just scroll down and read them all!</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#an_introduction_to_dogs" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>An Introduction To Dogs</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="#animal_wisdom" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Animal Wisdom</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="#bishop" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Bishop</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="#boris" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Boris</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#confessions_of_a_puddin_" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Confessions of A Puddin'</B></U></A><B> /</B><A HREF="#dog_haiku" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B> Dog Haiku</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="#dogs" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Dogs</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#he_s_just_my_dog" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>He's Just My Dog</B></U></A><B> /</B><A HREF="#i_am_not_alone__ode_to_my_friend_" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B> I Am Not Alone (Ode to my friend)</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#mattie_" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Mattie</B></U></A><B> / </B><A HREF="#puppie_s_hours" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Puppie's Hours</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="an_introduction_to_dogs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><U>An Introduction To Dogs</U></B></div> <div> <B>by Odgen Nash</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>The dog is man's best friend.</B></div> <div> <B>He has a tail on one end.</B></div> <div> <B>Up in front he has teeth.</B></div> <div> <B>And four legs underneath.</B></div> <div> <B>Dogs like to bark.</B></div> <div> <B>They like it best after dark.</B></div> <div> <B>They not only frighten prowlers away.</B></div> <div> <B>But also hold the sandman at bay.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>A dog that is indoors.</B></div> <div> <B>To be let out implores.</B></div> <div> <B>You let him out and what then?</B></div> <div> <B>He wants back in again.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dogs display reluctance and wrath.</B></div> <div> <B>If you try to give them a bath</B></div> <div> <B>They buy bones in hideaways.</B></div> <div> <B>And half the time they trot sideaways.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>They cheer up people who are frowning.</B></div> <div> <B>And rescue people who are drowning</B></div> <div> <B>They also track mud on beds.</B></div> <div> <B>And chew peoples clothes to shreds.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dogs in the country have fun.</B></div> <div> <B>They ran and run and run.</B></div> <div> <B>But in the city this species.</B></div> <div> <B>Is dragged around on leashes.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dogs are upright as a steeple.</B></div> <div> <B>And much more loyal than people.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1f31d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U><B>Return to Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="animal_wisdom"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Animal Wisdom</U></B></div> <bR> <div> They don't care if you have a bad hair day.</div> <div> They could give a flip if you stink.</div> <div> (Sometimes they might even like you better.)</div> <div> They don't care what kind of car that you have</div> <div> or if your labels come from Rodeo Drive.</div> <div> They could care less about your portfolio,</div> <div> your diamonds, emeralds and pearls.</div> <div> And they don't care if you travel abroad</div> <div> and if everyone calls you m'am or sir.</div> <div> The neighborhoods fine wherever it is,</div> <div> the furnishings all apropos.</div> <div> They aren't impressed if you're a gourmet chef</div> <div> even if you speak Latin, Italian and French.</div> <div> They don't care the degrees that you sport</div> <div> or if the waiter seats you first.</div> <div> And they continue to love you in spite of yourself</div> <div> even on days you know are your worst.</div> <div> I think God gave us pets, you see,</div> <div> to remind us of our lowly place.</div> <div> You're only as good as everyone else.</div> <div> Ask a dog if you don't believe me.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1f51d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="bishop"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><U>Bishop</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By Futbolae</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When I come home cold and tired</B></div> <div> <B>from rainy days and hellish hours</B></div> <div> <B>he welcomes me</B></div> <div> <B>so nobly and sincere!</B></div> <div> <B>That the world is once again</B></div> <div> <B>a warm place</B></div> <div> <B>that him and I may share</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>I love him so much</B></div> <div> <B>and he for me</B></div> <div> <B>I know for sure his life would cede</B></div> <div> <B>without conditions</B></div> <div> <B>as only dogs know how</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he speaks to me loudly</B></div> <div> <B>with his bright eyes</B></div> <div> <B>and prideful tail</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he knows my name</B></div> <div> <B>he knows my shadow</B></div> <div> <B>he knows when I am sad</B></div> <div> <B>he comes to rest at my feet</B></div> <div> <B>and comforts me with a smile</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he chases butterflies and pigeons</B></div> <div> <B>he dreams of cats and mailmen</B></div> <div> <B>he drinks his water with abandon</B></div> <div> <B>and eats in a rush as if there is no tomorrow</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he delivers me from monotony's evils</B></div> <div> <B>and sometimes he gnaws my books</B></div> <div> <B>but I can't laid a hand on him</B></div> <div> <B>as he looks at me </B></div> <div> <B>with his big innocent eyes</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he guards my sleep</B></div> <div> <B>he barks at shadows</B></div> <div> <B>he is a lovable furry existence</B></div> <div> <B>that somehow makes mine worthwhile</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>he is young and playful now</B></div> <div> <B>but tomorrow we'll both be slow and weary</B></div> <div> <B>and I don't know if I'll be wiser then</B></div> <div> <B>but one thing I know for certain:</B></div> <div> <B>he'll love me as much then</B></div> <div> <B>as he loves me to this day</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>some loves last a summer time</B></div> <div> <B>some others a little more</B></div> <div> <B>we're asked to give as we receive</B></div> <div> <B>but a dog's love is the truest of them all</B></div> <div> <B>they only give, they never ask</B></div> <div> <B>and theirs last a whole lifetime</B></div> <div> <B>and who knows? Perhaps even more!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>we are so happy my dog and I</B></div> <div> <B>when he is around I am so generous</B></div> <div> <B>that the world is such a warm place</B></div> <div> <B>that him and I may share</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1f81d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="boris"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B><U>Boris</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By  Linnea L. Johnson </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When he travels</B></div> <div> <B>his front gets where he’s going</B></div> <div> <B>before his back leaves home</B></div> <div> <B>His floppy ears look like</B></div> <div> <B>two pony tails resting on</B></div> <div> <B>the sides of his head</B></div> <div> <B>His long nose is rivaled</B></div> <div> <B>only by Pinnocchio</B></div> <div> <B>He loves everyone</B></div> <div> <B>he doesn’t know</B></div> <div> <B>that some may not feel the</B></div> <div> <B>same fondness for him</B></div> <div> <B>so they...</B></div> <div> <B>in spite of themselves</B></div> <div> <B>love him too</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>His faithfulness</B></div> <div> <B>is undisputed</B></div> <div> <B>His devotion</B></div> <div> <B>is limitless</B></div> <div> <B>I rely on him</B></div> <div> <B>He is always here for me</B></div> <div> <B>showering me</B></div> <div> <B>with his own special love</B></div> <div> <B>He has no concept of time</B></div> <div> <B>so his greeting is the same</B></div> <div> <B>whether I’m away</B></div> <div> <B>an hour or a day</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Unlike Lassie</B></div> <div> <B>or Rin Tin Tin</B></div> <div> <B>he doesn’t perform</B></div> <div> <B>clever tricks</B></div> <div> <B>He’s too short</B></div> <div> <B>to be majestic</B></div> <div> <B>yet..</B></div> <div> <B>he has a quiet dignity</B></div> <div> <B>unique to him.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When I talk to him</B></div> <div> <B>he gives me his</B></div> <div> <B>undevided attention</B></div> <div> <B>I tell him my secrets</B></div> <div> <B>knowing he will</B></div> <div> <B>never betray my trust</B></div> <div> <B>he is with me</B></div> <div> <B>through trying times</B></div> <div> <B>and joyful moments as well</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>He gives so much</B></div> <div> <B>and ask’s for so little</B></div> <div> <B>a pat on the head</B></div> <div> <B>a rub on his tummy</B></div> <div> <B>fresh water</B></div> <div> <B>a tasty bowl of kibble</B></div> <div> <B>a warm clean bed</B></div> <div> <B>a biscuit just because he likes them....</B></div> <div> <B>for these simple pleaseures</B></div> <div> <B>he repays me one hundred fold</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When he snuggles in my lap</B></div> <div> <B>and tucks his nose</B></div> <div> <B>under my arm</B></div> <div> <B>(his long nose gets cold)</B></div> <div> <B>we are both happy</B></div> <div> <B>and contented</B></div> <div> <B>What more can one ask</B></div> <div> <B>He is the Perfect dog</B></div> <div> <B>the perfect pet</B></div> <div> <B>I love him</B></div> <div> <B>My Boris</B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1fa1d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="confessions_of_a_puddin_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Confessions of a Puddin'</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By Jennifer Grundy, 1998</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>I know my ears aren't quite right,</B></div> <div> <B>They have a bit of a prick.</B></div> <div> <B>My legs aren't all the way straight,</B></div> <div> <B>But today I learned a new trick!!</B></div> <div> <B>Someone messed up and my tail is too short,</B></div> <div> <B>More like a Schnauzer or Dobe.</B></div> <div> <B>Move your head to the left there Mom,</B></div> <div> <B>I missed kissing that ear lobe.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>I know I'm bull legged and my chest is too deep,</B></div> <div> <B>In a show, they'd give me the gate.</B></div> <div> <B>So when you're off showing the others,</B></div> <div> <B>I'll sit here and patiently wait.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>But I can still hunt and I can still race,</B></div> <div> <B>I'll even give obedience a chance.</B></div> <div> <B>I can still do lots of things,</B></div> <div> <B>Without that perfect stance.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>But the best thing of all you'll find out about me,</B></div> <div> <B>Even though I'm not the first you'd select.</B></div> <div> <B>I'm still witty and bold and have much love to share,</B></div> <div> <B>My heart is conformationally correct.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="1fc1d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="dog_haiku"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Dog Haiku</U></B></div> <bR> <div> I lie belly-up</div> <bR> <div> In the sunshine, happier than</div> <bR> <div> You ever will be.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> How do I love thee?</div> <bR> <div> The ways are numberless as</div> <bR> <div> My hairs on the rug.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1ff1d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Dig under fence - why?</div> <bR> <div> Because it's there. Because it's</div> <bR> <div> There. Because it's there.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> I am your best friend,</div> <bR> <div> Now, always, and especially</div> <bR> <div> When you are eating.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1861d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> My human is home!</div> <bR> <div> I am so ecstatic I have</div> <bR> <div> Made a puddle.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> I love my master;</div> <bR> <div> Thus I perfume myself with</div> <bR> <div> this long-rotten squirrel.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1861d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Look in my eyes and</div> <bR> <div> Deny it. No human could</div> <bR> <div> Love you as much as I do.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Credits</div> <bR> <div> I wish I knew the names of the people who created these poems. They were taken from an email I received many months ago.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> If I am in violation of any copyright law it is through ignorance alone. It is not my purpose to claim the poems for myself or to profit from their publication. Should an author step forward to claim credit I will happily comply with his or her wishes.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="1851d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="dogs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Dogs</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By Harold Monro</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>O little friend, your nose is ready;you sniff,</B></div> <div> <B>Asking for that expected walk,</B></div> <div> <B>(Your nostrils full of the happy rabbit-whiff)</B></div> <div> <B>And almost talk.</B></div> <div> <B>And so the moment becomes a moving force;</B></div> <div> <B>Coats glide down fron their pegs in the humble dark;</B></div> <div> <B>You scamper the stairs.</B></div> <div> <B>Your body informed with the scent and the track and the mark</B></div> <div> <B>Of stoats and weasels, moles and badgers and hares.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>We are going Out. You know the pitch of the word,</B></div> <div> <B>Probing the tone of thought as it comes through fog.</B></div> <div> <B>And reaches by devious means The four-legged brain of a walk-ecstatic dog.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Out through the garden your head is already low.</B></div> <div> <B>You are going your walk, you know,</B></div> <div> <B>And your limbs will draw</B></div> <div> <B>Joy from the earth through the touch of your padded paw.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Now, sending a look to us behind,</B></div> <div> <B>Who follow slowly the track of your lovely play,</B></div> <div> <B>You fetch our bodies forward away from mind</B></div> <div> <B>Into the light and fun of your useless day.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2071d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="he_s_just_my_dog"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>He's Just My Dog</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Gene Hill</div> <bR> <bR> <div> He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds,</div> <div> my other ears that hear above the winds.</div> <div> He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.</div> <div> He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being,</div> <div> by the way he rests against my leg,</div> <div> by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile,</div> <div> by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.</div> <div> (I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.)</div> <bR> <div> When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.</div> <div> When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.</div> <div> When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.</div> <bR> <div> When I am a fool, he ignores it.</div> <div> When I suceed, he brags.</div> <bR> <div> Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all powerful.</div> <bR> <div> He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion.</div> <bR> <div> With him, I know a secret and a private peace.</div> <div> He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.</div> <bR> <div> His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.</div> <div> His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things.</div> <bR> <div> He has promised to wait for me...whenever...wherever....in case I need him.</div> <div> And I expect I will--as I always have.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="2091d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="i_am_not_alone__ode_to_my_friend_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>I Am Not Alone (Ode to my Friend)</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>By </B>Jenny</div> <div> Ontario, Canada</div> <bR> <bR> <div> There are cold nights in this winter of ours;</div> <div> The fire is glowing bright.</div> <div> In the kitchen a pot of tea brews for one;</div> <div> But I am not alone.</div> <div> I don't hear the ring of friends calling;</div> <div> There are no knocks on the door.</div> <div> The postman passed by again today;</div> <div> But I am not alone.</div> <bR> <div> Even in this silence</div> <div> I have the best kind of company</div> <div> A quiet companion who is happy to be by my side;</div> <div> Content to let me just be;</div> <div> I am not alone.</div> <bR> <div> He doesn't ask any questions;</div> <div> I don't receive any demands.</div> <div> His eyes grow wide as he listens to the stories of my day;</div> <div> Without judgement,</div> <div> I am not alone.</div> <bR> <div> There may not be many walking through my door;</div> <div> People have their own lives to lead.</div> <div> But in these quiet times with my dog at my side;</div> <div> I know,</div> <div> I am not alone.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1861d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>  <A NAME="mattie_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Mattie </U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> By Tom, 1999</div> <bR> <bR> <div> You came into my life and greeted me everyday,</div> <div> Your love was unconditional and that alone always made my day.</div> <div> You will be missed but I'll never forget you little buddy-</div> <div> Your spirit will always live with me.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="20d1d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="puppie_s_hours"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Puppie's Hours</U></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>E. Packard</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Come away and Play with me,</div> <div> 'cross the yard </div> <div> And 'round a tree</div> <div> ... up a hill</div> <div> ... through a dale</div> <div> ... our feet will run</div> <div> ... our barks, yell.</div> <div> I'll scamper to,</div> <div> You scamper fro,</div> <div> We'll meet somewhere</div> <div> Between you know.</div> <div> For we will always</div> <div> Come together,</div> <div> True friends may part,</div> <div> But not forever.</div> <bR> <div> Somewhere we saw the</div> <div> Break of day,</div> <div> A rising sun,</div> <div> More time for play.</div> <bR> <div> More time for you</div> <div> That I could share.</div> <div> Moss grows not when</div> <div> Paws run there!</div> <bR> <div> The only time our</div> <div> Paws get bested</div> <div> Is when our bodies</div> <div> Need some restin'.</div> <bR> <div> We stop to eat</div> <div> And share a platter.</div> <div> Milk does us good </div> <div> And makes us fatter.</div> <bR> <div> Our stomachs, round</div> <div> As we grow plump,</div> <div> We sit down on our </div> <div> Precious rumps</div> <div> And spread our legs</div> <div> And stretch and yawn</div> <div> To lay us down</div> <div> We softly fall.</div> <div> In peaceful slumber</div> <div> The sandman shares</div> <div> Quiet dreams</div> <div> Of puppy cares.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1861d2f0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="47" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="poetry_m.htm" TITLE="Bellas Bonafide Website Poetry"><U>Return to Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0474e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/guest/control.guest?u=bellathecorgimix&i=1&a=sign" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/guest/control."><U><IMG SRC="05450270.gif" border=0 width="80" height="39" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/specs/guest.html?61,16" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/specs/guest.ht"><U><IMG SRC="0559b4c0.gif" border=0 width="155" height="76" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/guest/control.guest?u=bellathecorgimix&i=1&a=view" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://htmlgear.lycos.com/guest/control."><U><IMG SRC="0be51270.gif" border=0 width="81" height="39" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0c04e220.gif" border=0 width="334" height="34" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </td> </tr></table></body>